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Herschel7438

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.8; Reel 9
Summary:

Received 112 epigraphs inscribed by JH for insertion into presentation copies [of JH's Cape Results], to be distributed as directed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7439

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.9; Reel 9
Summary:

Fifteen copies [of JH's Cape Results] sent as JH directed. Remainder of 112 copies due today from binder. Awaiting JH's instructions for distribution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7440

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.10; Reel 9
Summary:

Copies [of JH's Cape Results] have been distributed as JH instructed. U.S. government does not permit envoy to carry private parcels on official travel. Ambassador George Bancroft is out of town. Suggests writing to each American recipient and ask directions for delivery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7441

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Delivery of copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Munich as directed by JH will result in charge. Does JH want to apply to Bavarian minister to transmit these free?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7442

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.12; Reel 9
Summary:

Smith, Elder & Co. wrote to all American intended recipients [of JH's Cape Results; see SE's 1847-9-23]. Still trying to get cooperation from American envoy. Asks JH's permission to publish now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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